52 °F Ocean City, US
March 10, 2026

Joseph N. Cusato, 89

Joseph N. Cusato, 89, of Ocean City, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Joseph and Mae (nee Adams) Cusato.

He had lived in Woodlynne, Camden County and Cherry Hill, NJ before retiring to his dream home in Ocean City, NJ. Joe served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Collingswood High School, class of 1953 and Rutgers University in 1960.

Joe worked as a Claims Manager for CIGNA for many years before his retirement in 1985. After his retirement he was the Owner/Operator of Frieda and Fred’s Garden Center in Berlin and most recently was a handy man in Ocean City, NJ.

Joe and the love of his life, Gerri, enjoyed traveling and spoiling his children and grandchildren.

He was a diehard Eagles fan – GO BIRDS!!

In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his sister, Doris, son in law, Frank Sessa and beloved grandson, Joey.

Joe is lovingly survived by his wife, Gerri (nee Bosco) Cusato, his children, Steven Cusato, Brian (Melissa) Cusato and Jennifer Sessa, grandchildren, Bella, Dominic, Jack, Samantha.

Burial Office and Requiem Eucharist will be offered Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11 o’clock at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th Street at Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ where friends may call from 10 o’clock until time of service. Burial will be private. 

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org

Arrangements are by The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo. For condolences to the family, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

Related articles

Sea&Do: Upcoming events

Juneteenth Festival in Ocean City OCEAN CITY – The Pecks Beach Juneteenth Committee, South Jersey Festivals, Count on Comedy and The City of Ocean City are proud to announce its Juneteenth Celebration and Community Reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, between Seventh and Eighth streets on Haven Avenue. This event will bring […]

Helen French Foor, 99

Helen French Foor, 99 of Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away on January 9th, 2026 in Wilmington,  NC, while visiting family for the holidays.  She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Born in Prospect Park, PA on June 9, 1926, she and her family moved to Ocean City in 1934, when […]